Individual Coping Skills
How can listening to music be used a coping skill?
Listening to music can be relaxing and can help take your mind off of stressors.
How can helping another person be used as a coping skill.
Helping others can improve our mood and make us feel good about ourselves.
Instant fixes for stress exist.
True
Name 3 negative coping skills.
Self-harm, substance abuse, withdraw/isolation, fighting, bottling feelings up.
Why was the math book bummed?
It had a lot of problems.
How can talking to a family member be used as a coping skill?
Talking to someone about your problems/stressors allows you to express your emotions and feelings and get everything out in the open rather than bottling it up.
Name 3 positive coping skills.
exercise, art activities, talking to a friend, participating in activities that bring you happiness and peace
How can going for a walk with a friend be used as a coping skill?
Not only is walking good exercise, but doing this activity with a friend provides an opportunity to talk about your stessors and improve your overall mood.
Taking time for yourself each day will help you cope with stress.
TRUE
Name one stressor in your life and a positive way you can cope with that stressor.
..............
What kind of music do balloons hate?
Pop
How can creating artwork be used as a coping skill?
Art can be used as a way to express your emotions/feelings.
How can socializing with others be used as a coping skill?
Socializing with others decreases feelings of loneliness and stress, and increases feelings of enjoyment and happiness.
The proper way to breathe is not with your chest but with your.....?
Diaphragm
Why can’t you give Elsa a balloon?
Because she’ll let it go!
Is checkin in with yourself and acknowledging how you feel a coping strategy?
Yes! Name it to tame it! Processing your feelings with someone you trust or in journal writing can be very helpful.
Yes, laughing releases positive endorphins in your brain.
Can stifling or bottling up your emotions make you physically sick?
True
What is something you do that always makes you feel better?
Mrs. Kats answer: Sleep or processing feelings with someone I trust.
Share a funny story or something that made you laugh
:)